CVE-2026-74476
Linux kernel vulnerability
- Published15 Aug 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: veth: convert frag_list skbs before running XDP A frag_list skb can reach veth with data_len set but nr_frags zero. veth_convert_skb_to_xdp_buff() only converts skbs that are shared, locked, have frags[], or do not have enough headroom. It later uses skb_is_nonlinear() to decide whether to set XDP_FLAGS_HAS_FRAGS and xdp_frags_size. That exposes frag_list data to XDP as if it were stored in frags[], but frags[] is empty. AF_XDP copy mode can then trust the bogus XDP fragment metadata, walk an empty fragment entry, and crash in memcpy() from __xsk_rcv(). Route non-linear skbs through skb_pp_cow_data() before exposing them to XDP, and only advertise XDP frags when the resulting skb has frags[]. skb_copy_bits() already handles frag_list input, and skb_pp_cow_data() builds frags[] output with skb_add_rx_frag(), which is the representation XDP multi-buffer expects.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/04958dba44dc795dc79ce2fcbc117821bbbd6542
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0be3632597b8349d43a7dc4244b492dc62a05998
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c1c15c540fc45820ce3033c319151ec891bc10a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b24ba0bbffe3e23eb2f6838881c1fabcb29fb9fb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d0d6415963040c401e7a7e4e482a698ba52448cb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9c1fff857e93be709c8b52ed1a643f37bd82c66
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-74476 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-74476 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.70%.
How severe is CVE-2026-74476?
CVE-2026-74476 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74476?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.